TY - BOOK AU - Culatta,Barbara AU - Hall-Kenyon,Kendra AU - Black,Sharon TI - Systematic and engaging early literacy: instruction and intervention SN - 9781597563451 (alk. paper) AV - LB1139.5.L35 C85 2013 U1 - 372.6 23 PY - 2013///] CY - San Diego PB - Plural Pub., Inc. KW - Language arts (Early childhood) KW - Literacy programs N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Laying foundations: principles and practices to guide early literacy programs -- Dynamic systems theory applied to language/literacy learning -- Providing children with a WHY?: print awareness in school, home, and community -- Exploring squiggles on the page: teaching and practicing letter knowledge skills -- Providing children with tools: phonological awareness and accompanying skills -- Using tools to make meaning: phonics and decoding strategies -- Using sounds and letters to form words: developmental spelling -- Bringing stories to life: approaches to understanding and enjoying narratives -- Learning about the world: exploring and comprehending expository texts -- Collaborating with children's first teachers: integral role of parents in children's literacy -- Enriching language and literacy: integrating visual arts, music, dance, and drama -- Assessing students' needs and progress: use of data to adjust instruction -- Learning and improving together: collaborative professional development -- Applying systematic and engaging practices: planning units and lesson activities ER -